Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X
Fence Installation & Repair in Boulevard Gardens, FL
Fence Installation & Repair for homes in Boulevard Gardens and the rest of Broward County. Free estimate.
Boulevard Gardens sits inside Broward County's High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means fences and walls here are designed for the highest design wind pressures in the state. A fence is not just a property divider in the HVHZ — it is a structure with posts, footings, panels and gates that have to be sized and anchored for those wind loads under the Florida Building Code. In a strong storm, an under-set post or an oversized gate leaf can fail long before the rest of the fence does, and spring and post-storm seasons routinely topple wood and vinyl fence sections across Broward.
Cat 5 Home Shield installs and repairs privacy, pool and decorative fencing in wood, vinyl, aluminum and chain link, plus driveway and walk gates, for homeowners in Boulevard Gardens. We hold Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X, which covers fence work. Where the project needs a permit, we handle the application with a survey, schedule the inspections and see the permit closed out. Estimates are free — call (954) 906-1715 or use the form on this page.
This is one of Broward County's older unincorporated pockets, with housing stock that is predominantly modest post-war single-family homes built from the 1940s through the 1960s, mixed with small multi-family buildings and duplexes. Lot lines in long-established areas are not always where fences have historically sat, which is why zoning review looks at setbacks, easements and corner visibility and why a survey is often requested with the permit. Because formal HOAs and gated subdivisions are uncommon here compared with newer west Broward developments, the approval path usually runs through the building and zoning authority rather than a board — but if a property does fall under an association, its rules apply in addition to permitting.
Problems to watch for in Boulevard Gardens
Gates that rack and sag
Driveway gates present the largest single surface on most fence runs, so HVHZ wind loads hit them hardest. Undersized posts, light hinges or a single wide leaf instead of a double leaf are the usual reasons a gate stops latching cleanly.
Wood rot and termites
Year-round humidity and a May–October rainy season keep ground-contact wood damp, which drives rot and termite activity in posts and bottom rails. Rot often shows up at the soil line first, where it is easy to miss until a panel leans.
Corroded hardware
Even about five miles inland from the Atlantic, salt-laden air and relentless humidity work on hinges, latches and fasteners. Seized gate hardware and rusted fasteners are a common reason an otherwise sound fence needs attention.
Pool barriers that no longer comply
Florida Building Code pool barrier requirements and Florida's residential pool safety law set barrier height, no-climb spacing and gates that are self-closing, self-latching and open outward away from the pool. Older barriers and worn gate closers frequently fall short of those points.
Height and setback surprises
Height and setback limits differ by yard — front, side and rear are not treated the same — and corner lots also get reviewed for visibility. Confirming the limits for your specific parcel before ordering material avoids a rebuild.
Storm-damaged sections
Hurricanes, tropical storms and squall-line winds are the dominant severe-weather threat here, and they routinely take out individual panels and posts. Repairs are often a mix of resetting footings and replacing the sections that actually failed.
Unapproved products
In Broward County, aluminum or vinyl fencing may require Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. Material bought without that documentation can stall a permit or an inspection.
What we do
- Privacy fencing in wood and vinylBoard-on-board and panel privacy fencing sized and anchored for HVHZ wind loads, with post depth and spacing set for the design pressures rather than by habit.
- Aluminum and chain linkDecorative aluminum and chain link for yards, side runs and equipment enclosures, using products carried under Florida Product Approval or an NOA where that applies.
- Pool barrier fencing and gatesBarriers built to Florida Building Code pool barrier requirements, including no-climb spacing and gates that are self-closing and self-latching and swing outward away from the water.
- Driveway and walk gatesGate leaves, posts and hardware specified for the span and for wind load, so the gate keeps latching after a windy season rather than dragging on the drive.
- Repairs and section replacementPost resets, rail and picket replacement, hardware swaps and realignment after storm damage, rot or corrosion.
- Permit, survey and inspectionWe prepare the permit application with a survey, schedule the required inspections and make sure the permit is closed out.
Permits, codes and licensing in Boulevard Gardens
Florida does not issue a statewide fence contractor license as a standard CILB classification; fence installation is most often licensed or registered at the county or municipal level, and larger or structural work — a masonry wall, for instance — may require a state-licensed contractor. Contractor qualification in Broward County runs through the Broward County Central Examining Boards, with code administration overseen by the Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals, while the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and its Construction Industry Licensing Board handle state classifications. Cat 5 Home Shield holds Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X for fence work. A permit is typically required for new fences and walls and for substantial replacement, with zoning review for height, setbacks, corner visibility and location relative to easements and property lines; permits come from the municipal building and zoning department, or from Broward County Building Code Services in unincorporated areas. Verify the requirements for your specific parcel with the city's building department or Broward County Building Code Services, and with DBPR where a state classification may apply.
Fence Installation & Repair work is done under Broward County Certificate of Competency 20-F-21966-X.
When to call
Fence work runs year-round here, but it is easiest during the November–April dry season, when near-daily afternoon thunderstorms are not interrupting post setting and concrete work. Demand rises in spring and again after hurricanes and severe thunderstorms, so if you are planning ahead of the June 1–November 30 hurricane season, earlier scheduling gives permit review and inspections more room. Call (954) 906-1715 or request a free estimate with the form on this page, and we will walk the line with you and talk through what the permit will need.
We serve Boulevard Gardens and nearby Broward County areas including Washington Park, Franklin Park, Roosevelt Gardens, Rock Island, Lauderdale Manors, Broadview Park, Melrose Park, Dorsey-Riverbend, Golden Heights and the Sistrunk Boulevard corridor.
Fencing in Boulevard Gardens: questions we hear
- Do I need a permit for a fence in Boulevard Gardens?
- A permit is typically required for new fences and walls and for substantial replacement, along with zoning review for height, setbacks, corner visibility and easements. Because Boulevard Gardens is an unincorporated community, permits generally come through Broward County Building Code Services rather than a city hall. Verify the process for your address with Broward County Building Code Services or the city's building department before work starts.
- Why is a survey usually requested?
- Zoning review checks where the fence sits relative to property lines and easements, and a survey is often requested to show that. In a long-established area like this one, existing fence lines do not always match the recorded lot lines, so the survey settles the question before posts go in.
- Does the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone affect fences?
- Yes. All of Broward County is in the HVHZ, so fence and wall structures are designed under HVHZ wind load provisions of the Florida Building Code, and products such as aluminum or vinyl fencing may require Florida Product Approval or a Miami-Dade NOA. That affects post size, footing depth, panel selection and gate hardware.
- What are the rules for a pool fence?
- Florida Building Code pool barrier requirements and Florida's residential pool safety law address barrier height, no-climb spacing and gates that are self-closing, self-latching and open outward away from the pool. We build to those points and confirm the details during inspection. Check anything specific to your property with the permitting authority.
- Can you repair just the damaged sections after a storm?
- Often yes — wind-driven storms routinely take out individual panels and posts while the rest of the run stays sound. We look at footings, post condition and hardware corrosion before deciding what to reset versus replace, and we will tell you if a repair would simply fail again.
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